26 August 2025 Tariffs – US and India India Suspends Duties on Raw Cotton Imports, Benefitting US Exporters, as a concession to tariff war with US. The move is expected to grant some measure of relief to domestic textile and apparel manufacturers grappling with potential revenue loss from higher U.S. tariffs. Reference: Sourcing Journal
26 August 2025 Sustainable Leather Trends ISA New Gen Materials writes on LinkedIn: Crafted with precision and care, our sustainable leather trims are designed to elevate every detail of your product. With customized technology options: debossing, embossing, foiling, printing, and special finishing – our trims bring style and distinction to apparel, bags, footwear, and furniture.… Continue reading Sustainable Leather Trends
26 August 2025 One4Leather: The Uses and Circularity of Leather Did you know cows are nature’s recyclers? Globally, around 95% of what cattle eat is inedible to humans. For dairy cows, up to one-third of their diet is made up of agricultural byproducts like almond hulls, beet pulp, citrus pulp and brewers’ grains. Beef cattle… Continue reading One4Leather: The Uses and Circularity of Leather
26 August 2025 Zero Waste Leather CO – Elmo Circular Operating model sets a new benchmark for circular economy within the tanning industry. The tradition of leather, refining a material made by nature is one of the oldest circular economies in the world, creating a sustainable value proposition based on upcycling. At Elmo, we apply… Continue reading Zero Waste Leather
25 August 2025 Trade: Details of US-EU Bilateral Trade Agreement Here are the 4 fundamental points for the Italian and European fashion supply chain that emerge from the details published jointly by the United States and the EU to clarify the bilateral trade agreement. By La Conceria. 1 – the 15% duty applied to the… Continue reading Trade: Details of US-EU Bilateral Trade Agreement
25 August 2025 Monterey Car Week with Bridge of Weir Leather The debut of our newest design concept, The Conscious Collection, was recently shared with our US-based customers during an unforgettable Monterey Car Week. As the automotive world gathered to celebrate innovation and craftsmanship, it was a highlight to see our leather featured in some… Continue reading Monterey Car Week with Bridge of Weir Leather
25 August 2025 APLF Report – Automotive Leather Production and Consumption in China: 2024-2025 Background Over the past decade, China has emerged as a global leader in both the manufacture and consumption of automotive leather. As the largest automotive market in the world, the country’s demand for high-quality interiors has fueled significant growth in the… Continue reading APLF Report – Automotive Leather Production and Consumption in China: 2024-2025
22 August 2025 TFL in China Bo Li, Wet End Technical Manager at TFL China, says: One of my favourite TFL products is TANIGAN® PSW-C Liq. good lightfastness and heat resistance very good tightness good fullness good for FOC retanning due to its tanning power good bleaching effect TANIGAN® PSW-C Liq. is the… Continue reading TFL in China
22 August 2025 Brazil – Strong quarterly revenues for JBS JBS, the world’s largest meat company and hide processor headquartered in Brazil posted record quarterly net revenues of nearly US$21 billion on August 13 as it navigates a challenging U.S. cattle cycle and deals with global geopolitical tensions. By ILM. The company, which reported results… Continue reading Brazil – Strong quarterly revenues for JBS
22 August 2025 Events – IULTCS Congress 2025 in Lyon France Dietrich Tegtmeyer to Deliver Heidemann Lecture at IULTCS Congress in Lyon this September https://lnkd.in/gGqJEqeX. The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has confirmed that Dietrich Tegtmeyer will present the prestigious Heidemann Lecture at the XXXVIII IULTCS Congress in Lyon, France from… Continue reading Events – IULTCS Congress 2025 in Lyon France
